When I got on diazapam, I should have taken 7.2mg, I took 5mg... it took me a few months to recover, but you are in a much better place then I was...although it was hell, I have no regrets...you definitely got this!!
I get nervous just watching this vid. I am currently 15 months off of benzos. It has been a terrible ride but was worth it. To remember when I was back in your state freaks me out. I had agoraphobia for 4 months. I could not leave the house. And then, it was gone.
I was on 6mg of Clonazepam a day, started in April my taper. Currently down to 0.25-0.25-0.50, L-Theamine and Glycine Magnesium has helped me a lot. In 2 years, I’ve tapered Brintellix 20mg and Seroquel 250mg to zero. Thanks for sharing, take care 💪🏻
I hope you continue getting better and healing everyday. Can I ask if you would ever do a video on Zoloft ? Your experiences on this med when you started it and the benefits and side effects that come from the med.
Trust me. Its better to not rush it and make big cuts and then have to updose trying to push yourself to make it on a specific schedule. It's better to just take it slowly and not have to worry about updosing and go at a rate that your body allows. Trust me updosing back doesn't always work like expected. Do small cuts and keep it steady. This is the way. Your other advice on mindset is pretty good though.
I just know I made the same mistake. Cutting too much too fast and then it became too much for me to handle(and I cold turkeyed 16mg of subutex after over a decade on it so I can handle quite a bit) and I updosed back and it still took me 2 months of holding to restabilize enough to start tapering again. So I basically just wasted months of suffering just to end up back where I was but with more symptoms than I had before it.
Totally understand l cut 5mg in December. Very bad on my part however l had no choice was being rushed by gp I'm now allowed to go slow. Trust me l mean mega slow l am going . I had to hold late December to April. Cuts since then have been a tiny fraction.
If I don't cut down I'm gonna cut myself short and idk what to do I went down a ,.5 and I just upped it 😢I'm not happy I need to see a anxiety doctor cause my doctor do not know wtf she's doing I miss my old doctor but he retired and she keeps wanting take me off every month I have work and when I don't have that right now my days wrecked, I'm praying to JESUS CHRIST for relief I just messed my whole freaking week up can somone please tell me what to do? 😢😢GODBLESS you all
Thank you for your positivity. I am having a hard time accepting what has happened to me therefore each cut scares me all over again. How did you get yourself to accept it?
Just focus on the future because it’s gonna be amazing. You just have to learn to accept with being uncomfortable sometimes. Also make sure you go nice and slow because I realized it’s not that bad when you go very slow.
Hi Elijah. Going to be starting with withdrawal from Xanax very soon. Your videos are very encouraging. I am a Christian too. Have you seen the video " a step by step strategy to get off your benzos by Dr Nicole Cain regarding a GABA bridge etc. Praying for you.
@marycluff1364 I am a naturopath and we used a testing thing for All those supps.....the gabba the glycine and taurine made it worse.....however other supplements have greatly helped...I am suffering paws....so I know the syndrome the suffering....however other herbs and supplements greatly help.
Hi. What do you suggest that begins. I want a toolbox to start with to be established before a start. I am diagnosed with autoimmune disease and neuromuscular dx. Thanks for your help 😊
Oh good I was going to ask how to handle it I’m in menopause too. So this is going to be so hard! Exercise help with adrenaline or does that make it worse?
@@elijahsbenzojourney1705 can we laugh at I didn’t expect that lol thank you! I’m following your page and it’s been the most helpful so far. You are giving me hope. I can’t thank you enough.
I would only recommend tapering one medication at a time because if you run into any issues tapering both, you won’t know which taper is causing an issue. Just remember slow and steady.
It’s very simple and not complicated but you have to do a crossover. Here’s a video of an example: How To Do A Benzo Crossover ua-cam.com/video/ZuxkhAoKC_o/v-deo.html
@elijahsbenzojourney1705 yeah just micro taper man, I've heard of people going into akathesia when they cut too fast. I know it sucks man, but just take it super slow. Best wishes my brother I know how you feel.
When I got on diazapam, I should have taken 7.2mg, I took 5mg... it took me a few months to recover, but you are in a much better place then I was...although it was hell, I have no regrets...you definitely got this!!
Praying for you buddy.
I get nervous just watching this vid. I am currently 15 months off of benzos. It has been a terrible ride but was worth it. To remember when I was back in your state freaks me out. I had agoraphobia for 4 months. I could not leave the house. And then, it was gone.
I’m so happy you got through it. 🙏🏻
Love this❤thank you
I was on 6mg of Clonazepam a day, started in April my taper. Currently down to 0.25-0.25-0.50, L-Theamine and Glycine Magnesium has helped me a lot. In 2 years, I’ve tapered Brintellix 20mg and Seroquel 250mg to zero.
Thanks for sharing, take care 💪🏻
I hope you continue getting better and healing everyday. Can I ask if you would ever do a video on Zoloft ? Your experiences on this med when you started it and the benefits and side effects that come from the med.
I will make one soon.
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Trust me. Its better to not rush it and make big cuts and then have to updose trying to push yourself to make it on a specific schedule. It's better to just take it slowly and not have to worry about updosing and go at a rate that your body allows. Trust me updosing back doesn't always work like expected. Do small cuts and keep it steady. This is the way.
Your other advice on mindset is pretty good though.
Believe me, I completely understand. I just went back up to more 1 mg. 2mg cut was too big lol. Thank you very much for the comment 😎
I just know I made the same mistake. Cutting too much too fast and then it became too much for me to handle(and I cold turkeyed 16mg of subutex after over a decade on it so I can handle quite a bit) and I updosed back and it still took me 2 months of holding to restabilize enough to start tapering again. So I basically just wasted months of suffering just to end up back where I was but with more symptoms than I had before it.
@@sk8n854 I did this as an educational experiment to show people what cutting versus micro tapering is like.
Totally understand l cut 5mg in December. Very bad on my part however l had no choice was being rushed by gp
I'm now allowed to go slow. Trust me l mean mega slow l am going . I had to hold late December to April. Cuts since then have been a tiny fraction.
If I don't cut down I'm gonna cut myself short and idk what to do I went down a ,.5 and I just upped it 😢I'm not happy I need to see a anxiety doctor cause my doctor do not know wtf she's doing I miss my old doctor but he retired and she keeps wanting take me off every month I have work and when I don't have that right now my days wrecked, I'm praying to JESUS CHRIST for relief I just messed my whole freaking week up can somone please tell me what to do? 😢😢GODBLESS you all
Stay strong 💪 we know what you are going through
We all know. Absolute torture
Thank you for your positivity. I am having a hard time accepting what has happened to me therefore each cut scares me all over again. How did you get yourself to accept it?
Just focus on the future because it’s gonna be amazing. You just have to learn to accept with being uncomfortable sometimes. Also make sure you go nice and slow because I realized it’s not that bad when you go very slow.
Hi Elijah. Going to be starting with withdrawal from Xanax very soon. Your videos are very encouraging. I am a Christian too. Have you seen the video " a step by step strategy to get off your benzos by Dr Nicole Cain regarding a GABA bridge etc. Praying for you.
@marycluff1364 I am a naturopath and we used a testing thing for All those supps.....the gabba the glycine and taurine made it worse.....however other supplements have greatly helped...I am suffering paws....so I know the syndrome the suffering....however other herbs and supplements greatly help.
Hi. What do you suggest that begins. I want a toolbox to start with to be established before a start. I am diagnosed with autoimmune disease and neuromuscular dx. Thanks for your help 😊
Oh good I was going to ask how to handle it I’m in menopause too. So this is going to be so hard! Exercise help with adrenaline or does that make it worse?
Exercise helps tremendously just don’t do heavy exercise. Walking and slight exercise is better. I can’t answer your question on menopause though.
@@elijahsbenzojourney1705 can we laugh at I didn’t expect that lol thank you! I’m following your page and it’s been the most helpful so far. You are giving me hope. I can’t thank you enough.
Keep your feminine issues more private !?
Im in peri tapering lexapro it is hell and life consuming
i am water tapering lorazepam 0.5 mg, now at day 70, i also take risperidone, i want to taper risperidone too but i dont know how
I would only recommend tapering one medication at a time because if you run into any issues tapering both, you won’t know which taper is causing an issue. Just remember slow and steady.
@@elijahsbenzojourney1705 ok, thanks for the advice
Does anyone have experience with switching over from Xanax to diazepam? I’m kinda scared to do the switch. I don’t know what to expect
It’s very simple and not complicated but you have to do a crossover.
Here’s a video of an example:
How To Do A Benzo Crossover
ua-cam.com/video/ZuxkhAoKC_o/v-deo.html
@@elijahsbenzojourney1705 thank you!
Also, it's OK. You might be cutting too fast.
I’m just experimenting, but I ended up going back up 1 mg
@elijahsbenzojourney1705 yeah just micro taper man, I've heard of people going into akathesia when they cut too fast. I know it sucks man, but just take it super slow. Best wishes my brother I know how you feel.